Basic Combatives Course (BCC) Level 1 Practice Test

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• What should you do if you feel overwhelmed by grappling?
• What movement concept helps in close quarters?
• Finish the fight phase is described as performing a technique from a dominant position under legal and ethical guidelines. Which phase is this?
• What is the difference between 'defense' and 'offense' in Level 1 drills?
• What is a common ground control position?
• Which ELEMENT describes orientation between you and the enemy; how best to engage them head-on, from the flank, or from the rear?
• Which individual was a Vietnam Era Ranger and Head Coach of the University of Minnesota wrestling program who advised on developing a realistic CQB training program?
• What is the purpose of a 'safety tap' in training?
• Which statement best describes distance management in basic combatives?
• Which statement best describes two common defenses against chokes at Level 1?
• In self-defense, why is head and eyes positioning important?
• Which option focuses on reducing distance to engage more directly?
• Which statement is true about martial arts origins?
• In grappling, what sequence is recommended when overwhelmed?
• Name one common misstep to avoid when learning basic grappling escapes?
• How should you move around an opponent while maintaining a base?
• How should techniques adapt when wearing PPE?
• What is a recommended response to a clothing grab from behind?
• Why was the 1852 Combatives Manual ultimately deemed impractical?
• Why should you avoid crossing your legs while moving around an opponent?
• How can you stay aware in a crowded area?
• Name a basic principle of safe takedown practice in Level 1.
• The most recent overhaul of ACP's technical and tactical adaptations occurred in which year?
• If you are on the ground and cannot escape, which actions should you take?
• In an unknown confrontation, what should be your first priority?
• What is the purpose of closing the distance and when should it be used?
• Which option is one of the Range Control Techniques?
• Which statement reflects legal and ethical considerations in BCC Level 1 regarding force?
• What is the main goal of basic combatives training at Level 1?
• What does balance recovery concept involve after being pushed or pulled?
• What is universal fight strategy?
• When did the creation of the first Combatives Manual occur through translation of the French Bayonet Fighting manual?
• Which drill is commonly used to develop defensibility for Level 1?
• What is a safe approach to practicing ground control?
• What is the primary purpose of supervision during Level 1 skill practice?
• Why is it important to practice with a partner of similar size and ability?
• Which phase describes the range using three basic range-control techniques, a clinch, or a position utilizing the three elements and three options?
• Who is the creator of the Special Operations Combatives Program (SOCP)?
• In an unknown confrontation, what is the primary reason for creating space?
• What is the purpose of cover and protect?
• Which range describes the combination of both striking and grappling ranges, where fighters on the feet use angle and level elements to gain an advantage?
• What is a basic defensive movement against a push?
• In the basic fight strategy, which option describes moving to a dominant clinch or position and, if necessary, taking the opponent down and dominating from the top?
• Why is posture important when disengaging?
• What is the recommended progression for Level 1 skills?
• What is the primary purpose of maintaining an escape route in crowded spaces?
• In basic fight strategy, which element addresses engagement height and balance during close-quarters combat?
• How should you respond to a grab from behind?
• The latest ACP overhaul of technical and tactical adaptations occurred in what year?
• What is important to consider when a takedown attempt occurs?
• How can you remember learned techniques effectively?
• Which approach best supports safe de-escalation when a threat remains present but exit is not possible?
• Which range is a combination of striking and grappling ranges with the goal of gaining advantage using angle and level elements on the feet?
• ACP's most recent overhaul of its technical and tactical adaptations happened in which year?
• Which Field Manual served as the default during the Combatives Dark Ages?
• What protective gear is commonly worn during BCC Level 1 drills?
• Which option best describes Jitsu?
• After creating space to disengage, what should you do to stay safe?
• What is a key consideration when performing safe disengagement while wearing PPE?
• What is a common wrist-grab escape technique?
• Which individual is known for bringing Judo to the United States and teaching at the White House and Naval Academy?
• What safety principle should you follow during training?
• The latest overhaul of ACP's technical and tactical adaptations occurred in what year?
• Which of the following lists the three ranges used in basic combatives?
• Who created the first Combatives Manual by translating a French bayonet fighting manual in 1852?
• Which action is a basic defensive move against a push?
• The latest ACP overhaul of technical and tactical adaptations happened in which year?
• In a do-not-resist scenario, what is the best approach?
• Which option correctly defines a frame in escapes from holds?
• In the basic fight strategy, which option describes employing a secondary weapon system as necessary to maintain distance?
• ACP's latest overhaul of technical and tactical adaptations took place in which year?
• How do you assess distance before a technique?
• The year associated with ACP's latest overhaul of technical and tactical adaptations is which of the following?
• Which phase of basic fight strategy focuses on closing the distance to the opponent?
• What is the action to avoid neck injury when escaping from behind a clothing grab?
• What happened to the LINE Combat System after its development?
• What are the 3 Phases of Basic Fight Strategy?
• In training, which factor contributes most to safe progress when learning holds?
• Fairbairn, Sykes, and Applegate contributed to a hand-to-hand methodology that would become the evolutionary foundation of MACP during which period?
• In a safe breakaway from a front bear hug, which approach is recommended?
• How do you know you created enough distance to escape?
• How should injuries or pain be handled during practice?
• How should you approach a scenario with a weapon at a distance?
• Who created the LINE Combat System in 1988?
• Who, as a student of Jigoro Kano, brought Judo to the White House during Theodore Roosevelt's presidency and taught at the U.S. Naval Academy?
• Why practice with partners of similar size and ability?
• Which officer commanded the 2nd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment and ordered the reinvigoration of Hand-to-Hand Training in 1995?
• What is the meaning of proportionality in force decision-making?
• What is the difference between a push and a strike in self-defense?
• Which range is described as the distance at which ammunition or explosives are fired or thrown at the enemy?
• Where should you aim to block incoming strikes?
• A basic principle for safe striking.
• In the four 'S's of safety, which principle emphasizes maintaining distance from your partner?
• In a front bear hug, which action helps break contact and create space?
• Which option of the basic fight strategy focuses on maintaining distance to manage the threat?
• What should you do to create space after breaking a grip?
• The Combatives 'Dark Ages' period, where training was watered down and FM 21-150 was the default FM, occurred in which era?
• Why is awareness and de-escalation essential?
• How should force be applied in self-defense?
• ACP's latest technical and tactical adaptations overhaul took place in which year?
• Which of Greg Thompson's contributions to MACP included Grappling Over Weapons, PFH Options 1-3, and Clinch-Work?
• What is a safe approach to practicing joint or submission holds in Level 1?
• In Level 1 practice, what is the emphasis regarding avoidance and disengagement?
• In BCC footwork, what does 'base' refer to?
• In which year did ACP undergo its latest overhaul of technical and tactical adaptations?
• What is a basic concept of balance recovery after being pushed or pulled?
• When generating power for a strike, what should be maintained?
• What is the primary objective of Basic Combatives Course Level 1 training?
• What is a safe way to end a training session?
• Which range would you be in when aiming to take the fight to the ground?
• How should you check your equipment and environment before a drill?
• Which range is described as ground fighting techniques?
• If you are hurt during a drill, what is the proper action?
• What is the recommended approach when facing multiple attackers in Level 1?
• What is the purpose of closing the distance, and when should it be used?
• Name a common escape principle from a bear hug from the front.
• Why is guarding your head and torso essential?
• What is the recommended response if you experience pain during training?
• What is a fundamental reason for guarding during movement?
• What is a basic clinch break technique?
• What is the designation of the first Army-wide Modern Army Combatives Manual published in 2002?
• What are the three primary purposes of a basic fighting stance in BCC Level 1?
• Which phase is described as achieved through the three basic ranges to a range-control technique, Clinch, etc.; willingness to be close to the enemy?
• What is the value of maintaining "polite contact" with training partners during practice?
• What does MACP stand for?
• Which statement best describes feedback's role in mastering techniques?
• Which of the following describes how to generate power in a strike safely?
• Which describes base and balance?
• What is a parry in basic defense?
• Which Range Control Technique describes the middle of the RCTs?
• Why did MACP undergo a major tactical and technical overhaul in 2009?
• Define 'frame' and its role in escapes from holds.
• In a do-not-resist scenario, what is the recommended course of action?
• Who was the protégé of William E. Fairbairn and Eric A. Sykes and helped develop the WW2 Hand-to-Hand Combat system with battlefield feedback?
• How should training partners be treated during practice?
• In BCC Level 1 drills, what is the role of tactical breathing?
• Who was responsible for implementing the Air Force Instructor Course that graduated thousands of instructors in the 1950s and 1960s?
• What does leverage rely on in basic grappling?
• MACP underwent a major tactical and technical overhaul in order to keep pace with the evolution of the modern battlefield. In what year did this occur?
• Which statement best describes a parry in basic defense?
• Which elements describe the basic self-defense stance?
• What should be done if you notice a training surface is damaged before use?
• How should you respond when a training partner signals 'stop'?
• In grappling, which description matches a mount control position?
• How would you describe base and balance?
• What is the difference between escape and evade in self-defense training?
• Which year marks ACP's latest overhaul of its technical and tactical adaptations?
• Who is described as the founder of Judo, an expert in several Jiu-jitsu systems, and who promoted Judo for individual development?
• Which option is not one of the Range Control Techniques?
• What is the general force guideline in BCC Level 1?
• When escaping a front bear hug, which sequence helps break contact and create space?
• Which range refers to ground fighting techniques?
• During takedown practice, what safety emphasis is recommended?
• Is the following description Jitsu or Do? A martial art focusing on science and battlefield techniques; combatives emphasizes battlefield survivability.
• What are the 3 elements of basic fight strategy?
• Combatives Master Trainer Course replaced Level 3 & 4, with courses re-structured and renamed, in what year?
• Which of the following is one of the three options of the basic fight strategy?
• Which statement best describes proper stand-up exit head and neck alignment during practice?
• Which strategy helps reduce being thrown?
• The year of ACP's latest overhaul of technical and tactical adaptations is which of the following?
• What is base and how is it achieved?
• What is distance management?
• Explain the difference between a guard and a mount control position in grappling basics.
• Who headed the committee formed by LTC McCrystal that conducted hand-to-hand training research and helped shape the Modern Army Combatives Program?
• What does de-escalation entail?
• How should you handle being pressed against a wall?
• Is the following description Jitsu or Do? Way or path; designed to create better people.
• When did ACP undergo its latest overhaul of technical and tactical adaptations?
• In safety guidelines, what does the 'Safe' principle require?
• Which range describes the use of varying objects, secondary weapon systems, punches, and kicks to neutralize the threat?
• Which practice habit most effectively helps retain learned techniques?
• Which approach best aligns with de-escalation in a confrontation?
• Which range is typically targeted for a non-dominant strike when defending an attack?
• What role does breathing play in a confrontation?
• Which sequence best helps you disengage if grabbed from behind?
• Which phase describes a technique performed from a dominant position according to Laws of War, Rules of Engagement, Rules of Use of Force, and escalation of force?
• What does 'Supervision' mean in the safety guidelines?
• What is the primary purpose of ensuring the mat is fit and ready before training?
• In what year did 2/75th RR expose failures and form the research committee that would create MACP Levels 1-4?
• Which ELEMENT describes how height and balance affect engagement in close-quarters combat, such as a taller fighter versus a shorter one?
• What is the purpose of ACP Training?
• Who was also one of Kano's top students and traveled to Brazil to establish a Japanese immigrant colony with Gastao Gracie, teaching Jiu-Jitsu to Gastao's sons Carlos and Helio?
• Which Range Control Technique describes the farthest distance when engaging in close quarters?
• In what year did ACP undergo its latest overhaul of technical and tactical adaptations?
• How does breath control help in transitions between positions?
• Who is credited with modifying Classical Jiu-jitsu techniques with his brother Carlos Gracie to form the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu system that would become the basis for the Modern Army Combatives Program?
• In what year did ACP undergo its latest overhaul of technical and tactical adaptations?
• Which unit's actions exposed failures and led to the MACP Levels 1-4 system?
• Which Range Control Technique describes the closest RCTs?
• Who is commonly recognized as the founder of Judo?
• Which year corresponds to ACP's most recent overhaul of technical and tactical adaptations?
• Which ELEMENT describes determining which 3 basic ranges you are in and how best to employ your provided tools?
• Where was Allan Smith's Hand-to-Hand manual published in 1920?
• How is leverage identified in basic grappling?
• The Bayonet Fighting Manual's validity was disproved due to the linear confines of trench warfare during which conflict?
• What is 'reaction time' and why is it emphasized?
• When is the most recent Army-wide Modern Army Combatives Manual TC 3-25.150 published?
• How should you position your head and neck during a stand-up exit to avoid injury?
• Which option best defines 'Do' in martial arts philosophy?
• Describe head and chin protection during stand-up drills.
• What is the significance of situational awareness in basic combatives?
• The grappling base developed with the 75th Regiment R&D Team contributed to the evolution of which program?
• What is the purpose of 'footwork' in BCC Level 1?
• Which of the following is NOT a range used in basic combatives?
• Distinguish between striking and pushing in self-defense.
• If your partner signals discomfort during training, what should you do?
• When was the first Army-wide Modern Army Combatives Manual FM 3-25.150 published?
• What is the purpose of warm-up in BCC Level 1 sessions?
• What does tapping out indicate and why is it important in training?
• How should you respond if the threat escalates and you cannot safely exit?
• Who was the Judo Black Belt from Kodokan who published a Hand-to-Hand manual in 1920 at Fort Benning?
• What are the four 'S's of safety in Level 1 drills?
• What is the correct order of the three phases of basic fight strategy from first to last?
• How does proper breathing support performance in drills?
• Why are clear signals and supervision important before drills?
• During practice, which approach supports safety?
• Which practice principle supports safety and reduces risk of escalation?
• Name two common guard positions used on the ground in Level 1.
• Explain the recommended order of action when encountering a threat in BCC Level 1.
• Name two basic strikes taught in Level 1 and their typical targets.
• True or False: Martial arts originated solely in Japan.
• Which statement best describes the importance of distance awareness before acting?
• What is an effective wrist grab escape when you are facing the attacker?
• How should you complete an engagement after creating space?
• In Level 1 drills, the offense is used to:
• How should you protect your hands during a defense against strikes?
• Who commanded the 11th Infantry Regiment and invited Larsen and Thompson in 2009 to provide tactical and technical updates?
• Which of the following describes the recommended disengagement method when space is available?
• Which statement correctly lists the three elements of basic fight strategy?
• What should you do after creating space during an attack?
• In the basic fight strategy, which option corresponds to re-engaging with the primary weapon system while creating space between you and the attacker?
• Name two common training environments or surfaces used in Level 1 practice.
• Identify a common self-defense mistake to avoid.
• How do you escape a front bear hug?
• Front bear hug escape sequence involves what action?
• Which configuration best describes base stability?